Institute for National Defense and Security Research
The Institute for National Defense and Security Research is a Taiwanese think tank based in Taipei. The Institute’s mission is to safeguard Taiwan's democracy and prosperity by strengthening mutual understanding and advancing common interests in the global and Taiwanese defense and security community. The institute is operated under the auspices of the government and the Legislative Yuan and, as of 2019, has a NT$125 million annual budget.
It is considered to be the top military think tank in Taiwan. While it receives almost all of its funding from government sources INDSR is institutionally independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit.
History
The Institute for National Defense and Security Research was inaugurated in May 2018 by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, former minister of national defense Feng Shih-kuan and representatives from government, industry, academia, and civil society. It was founded with seven research departments, one research center, and 64 employees. To start the Institute hired 17 researchers and 17 research assistants.Organization
- Division of National Security Research
- Division of National Defense Strategies and Resources
- Division of Chinese Politics and Military Affairs
- Division of Cyber Security and Decision-Making Simulation